Family members told McCown that Segura was a strong swimmer. McCown said there was no evidence of drugs or alcohol in the man's system and said cramping or exhaustion probably led to the drowning. He said the man's body was found in 17-foot-deep water about 60 yards from the shore.

Miriam Bratcher, a spokeswoman for the Anderson Rescue Team, said Segura came to the lake from Athens, Ga. with Fuenta De Vida Pentecostal Church for a picnic.

Church members told News 4 that Segura was married and had a 1-year-old son. They described him as quiet but friendly and said he was a regular attendee at the church, though not a member.

"I will have to say this is a very close-nit group and family. They've been very supportive of each other," Bratcher said.

McCown said the drowning was the first of the year in Anderson County and said that the county typically sees about seven drownings each year, usually beginning in early June.

He said drought conditions have brought the shoreline much closer to deep waters than many swimmers expect.

"When people are swimming they definitely need to be aware that you can be standing at knee deep and then make a step and be in 17 feet of water," McCown said.